Sales Assistant
HAYS

Job Info

The end client is unable to sponsor or transfer visas for this position; all parties authorized to work in the US without sponsorship are encouraged to apply.

An American Company is seeking an Sales Assistant (Microsoft Office) in Chicago, IL.

Role Description

Our Sales Assistants support our Sales Teams and Regional Sales Manager(s) on the day to day business. This full-time position handles everything from submitting promotions and new items to assisting with presentation materials and communicating with our manufacturer partners when needed.

A day in the life:

• Sales Support - as a Sales Assistant, you'd be responsible for assisting with routine and daily tasks as defined by the Director of Sales Administration. Completing and submitting monthly retail promotions and new vendor/item setups (either via template or online portal), upkeep of data in our systems, building and maintaining SharePoint and OneNote tools, running sales reports, providing promotion confirmations and various tracker projects can be expected.
• Customer Support - manage requests from our manufacturer customers as well as our retail customers. As a secondary contact to the sales team, your role is to build relationships with our customers by being responsive, professional, and well-versed in the account and brands you support.
• Attention to Detail - the ability to complete all forms and submissions with accuracy is critical. Be able to find discrepancies in item/promotion data, research those issues, and follow through to resolution.
• Communication is key - you are expected to have value-added, solution-oriented, positive and timely communication (both internally and externally). This position is highly driven by deadlines, so being able to meet all deadlines and communicating along the way, is essential. Sales Assistants are responsible for managing and prioritizing all incoming action requests. Quick turnaround times can often be expected.

Skills & Requirements

• 2-5 years administrative experience preferred
• Well organized, detail oriented, self-starter with strong administrative, customer service, and follow-up skills
• Ability to manage time, prioritize and follow through with deadlines
• Dependable, diplomatic person, able to problem-solve successfully with a wide variety of people and issues
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook
• Flexibility to successfully multi-task in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the Information Technology industry and market trends . Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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